FDA Orange Book
Generic for Geodon
Geodon contains ziprasidone. Orange Book status for every listed strength, the approved generic makers, and the listed patents and exclusivities.
Source: FDA Orange Book data file dated 2026-10-09. Publisher page
Yes. The generic name for Geodon is ziprasidone. 10 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB, AP. Generics match 5 of the 6 Geodon products the Orange Book lists.
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Geodon products in the Orange Book
| Form and route | Strength | Brand status | Brand TE | Active generics | Generic TE codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| capsule, oral | EQ 20MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 7 | AB |
| capsule, oral | EQ 40MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 7 | AB |
| capsule, oral | EQ 60MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 7 | AB |
| capsule, oral | EQ 80MG BASE | Marketed (Rx) | AB | 7 | AB |
| powder, intramuscular | EQ 20MG BASE/VIAL | Marketed (Rx) | AP | 3 | AP |
| suspension, oral | EQ 10MG BASE/ML | Discontinued | None | 0 | None |
NDA 020825, 020919, 021483, held by VIATRIS SPECIALTY LLC. Active generics are ANDA products in the Orange Book prescription list with the same ingredient, dosage form, route and strength.
Approved generic ziprasidone
| Company | ANDA | TE code | Approved | Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APOTEX INC | 077561 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 2, 2012 | EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE, EQ 60MG BASE, EQ 80MG BASE |
| DR REDDYS LABORATORIES INC | 077565 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | March 2, 2012 | EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE, EQ 60MG BASE, EQ 80MG BASE |
| SANDOZ INC | 077562 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | June 1, 2012 | EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE, EQ 60MG BASE, EQ 80MG BASE |
| CHARTWELL RX SCIENCES LLC | 090348 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 5, 2012 | EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE, EQ 60MG BASE, EQ 80MG BASE |
| AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD | 204117 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 27, 2016 | EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE, EQ 60MG BASE, EQ 80MG BASE |
| MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 204375 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | February 17, 2017 | EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE, EQ 60MG BASE, EQ 80MG BASE |
| ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LTD | 208988 | AB (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | August 22, 2017 | EQ 20MG BASE, EQ 40MG BASE, EQ 60MG BASE, EQ 80MG BASE |
| GLAND PHARMA LTD | 211908 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | December 26, 2019 | EQ 20MG BASE/VIAL |
| MSN LABORATORIES PRIVATE LTD | 216091 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 15, 2022 | EQ 20MG BASE/VIAL |
| STERISCIENCE PTE LTD | 217595 | AP (A-rated, therapeutically equivalent) | September 3, 2025 | EQ 20MG BASE/VIAL |
Geodon NDC codes
Questions
Is there a generic for Geodon?
Yes. The generic name for Geodon is ziprasidone. 10 companies hold an active FDA approval (ANDA) for a generic version in the Orange Book. Therapeutic equivalence codes: AB, AP. Generics match 5 of the 6 Geodon products the Orange Book lists.
What is the generic name for Geodon?
The active ingredient in Geodon is ziprasidone, per the FDA Orange Book.
What does a therapeutic equivalence code mean?
In the Orange Book, codes that start with A (such as AB) mean FDA considers the product therapeutically equivalent to the reference drug. Codes that start with B mean FDA does not, at this time, consider the product therapeutically equivalent.